What is Dream?
A day built for bold ideas, entrepreneurial energy and meaningful connections.
On 9th October 2026, Dream brings together startups, students, investors and the startup ecosystem in Lahti for a day of pitching, inspiration and real opportunities.
Organized by StartHub, Dream is designed to spotlight ambitious ideas, create valuable encounters and help early-stage teams move forward.
An event where ideas get seen and connections get started
Dream is more than a pitch event. It is a meeting point for entrepreneurial talent, fresh thinking and the people who help ideas grow. Throughout the day, carefully selected startup companies and student teams pitch live on stage, while the audience gets to hear keynotes, meet new people and experience the energy of the startup scene up close.
Who is Dream for?
- Startups looking for visibility, feedback and investor connections
- Students with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ambition
- Investors interested in early-stage teams and fresh opportunities
- Anyone curious about startups, innovation and entrepreneurship
The event is free of charge and open to everyone.
What happens at Dream?
At Dream, selected startup teams pitch for a €10,000 jury prize, and student teams compete for a €2,000 jury prize. In addition to the competition, the day includes keynote sessions, networking and conversations that can lead to future collaboration, mentoring or investment.
This is where energy meets opportunity — on stage and beyond it.
Why join Dream?
Because Dream is built to create momentum.
- Pitch your idea live in front of investors and an engaged audience
- Discover new talent, ideas and opportunities
- Build relationships across the startup ecosystem
- Get inspired by people who are building, investing and creating change
Organized by StartHub
Dream is organized by StartHub, a startup community and platform that supports entrepreneurship, growth and ecosystem connections in the Lahti region. StartHub brings together founders, students, partners and investors to help ideas grow into action.